Project Controls Engineer for Construction and Hook-up

About GF

GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF) is one of the worlds leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S. Europe and Asia GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13000 people including more than 3000 in Dresden Germany.

For more information visit .

Introduction

We are seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to support construction and tool hookup projects within a large-scale semiconductor manufacturing facility in Germany.

This is a hands-on senior role requiring immediate impact. The successful candidate will take ownership of cost progress measurement and management reporting working closely with construction management engineering suppliers and external contractors in a highly dynamic fab environment.

The role requires strong business understanding of semiconductor construction and equipment hookup combined with modern digital reporting capabilities (e.g. Power BI) and deep experience in project execution-phase controls.

Your Job

Project Controls & Execution Support

• Establish and maintain integrated cost control for construction and tool hookup scopes.

• Develop and manage baseline budgets forecasts and cash flow projections across multiple work packages.

• Track and analyze progress productivity earned value and cost deviations.

• Identify risks trends and early warning indicators; clearly communicate impacts to project leadership.

Reporting & Digital Analytics

• Create and own managementlevel dashboards and reports using Power BI and related tools.

• Translate complex project data into clear decisionready insights for senior stakeholders.

• Ensure consistent transparent reporting aligned with CapEx and OpEx governance and internal standards.

Contractor & Stakeholder Interface

• Act as the project controls focal point for EPC partners construction managers and tool vendors.

• Review contractor progress reports cost reports and change submissions.

• Support change management claims avoidance and commercial discussions through factbased analysis.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures site standards and audit requirements.

• Support internal reviews forecasts and management reports during execution phases.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• University degree in industrial engineering mechanical engineering or a related field.

• 10 years of experience in project controls on major industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in semiconductor fab construction and/or tool hookup environments is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to take over active projects quickly and operate with minimal onboarding.

• Experience working with EPC contractors and multiple subcontractors in execution-heavy phases.

Technical & Digital Skills

• Strong command of cost control forecasting and progress measurement.

• Excellent skills in reporting tools preferably Power BI (data modeling dashboards visualization).

• Solid understanding of Primavera P6 and/or similar scheduling tools (advantageous).

• High proficiency with Excel and structured data analysis.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP (e.g. SAP PS CO MM) or Oracle for:

  • Cost tracking and commitment management

  • Purchase orders invoicing and accruals

  • Budget control and forecasting in CapEx environments

Business & Communication Skills

• Strong understanding of the construction and hookup business model in semiconductor manufacturing.

• Ability to challenge data ask the right questions and drive transparency.

• Clear structured communicator capable of engaging with senior management.

• Fluent in German and English (Written & Verbal: C1)

We Offer

The position is open-ended and to be filled as soon as possible.

Attractivecompensation components:

13th month salary bonus payments assistance with relocation to Dresden.

Flexible working time arrangements:

Familyfriendly part-time models trustflextime salary conversion into free time

Diverse opportunities for further development:

Career stages for every job internal qualification offers promotion of external educational qualifications

Focus on your health:

On-site gym and beach volleyball court bike leasing subsidized employee restaurant

Corporate culture:

Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us budget for individual team events social commitment viaGlobalGives

You can find more benefits in detail at part of our corporate DNA. For this reason we would like to encourage womenin particular toapply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The job advertisement refers to a position up to job level 7 on the GF career ladder.

This position is part of our employee referral program and will be rewarded with a referral bonus of 2000 upon successful recruitment.